iPhone 17 Pro launch likely in 2 months: 12 leaked features hint at major upgrades
In terms of build, the iPhone 17 Pro is rumoured to move away from the titanium frame seen on the iPhone 15 Pro and upcoming iPhone 16 Pro. Instead, Apple could return to an aluminium frame for the iPhone 17 Pro series. Additionally, the back panel is expected to feature a combination of aluminium and glass, offering a new look and possibly improving durability and heat management.Speaking of heat, better thermal control seems to be on Apple's radar this year. All four models in the iPhone 17 series are said to include design changes for improved cooling. The Pro models in particular could get a vapor chamber cooling system to help with heat dissipation during heavy usage like gaming or video editing.On the inside, Apple is preparing to introduce the A19 Pro chip with the iPhone 17 Pro series. This chip is expected to be built using TSMC's third-generation 3nm process. While performance improvements may not be massive year-on-year, users can expect more efficient power management and smoother multitasking. Another major upgrade is the increase in RAM. The iPhone 17 Pro models, as well as the rumoured iPhone 17 Air, are expected to come with 12GB of RAM, a step up from the 8GB seen on the iPhone 16 lineup. This could also help Apple Intelligence features run more smoothly.advertisementCamera upgrades are also on the cards. The iPhone 17 Pro models may feature a 48-megapixel Telephoto camera, replacing the 12-megapixel unit seen on the previous Pro iPhones. All four iPhone 17 models could also get an upgraded 24-megapixel front-facing camera, doubling the resolution offered on the iPhone 16 series. Additionally, Apple is said to be testing 8K video recording capabilities for the new Pro models, which could finally make it to the Camera app this year. Another rumoured feature is dual video recording, allowing users to capture footage from the front and rear cameras at the same time.Connectivity could see an improvement as well. Apple is reportedly planning to use its own Wi-Fi 7 chip in the iPhone 17 series instead of relying on Broadcom. This could mean better wireless speeds and lower latency for supported networks.Lastly, the iPhone 17 Pro Max may offer a larger battery, as it is said to have a slightly thicker design than before. This could result in better battery life, which is always a welcome change for power users.- Ends
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